Star of this year's Valorant Champions 2023, and influential figure in the Valorant scene, Max "Demon1" Mazanov, posted an intriguing message on social networks saying: "Holy sh**, I'm free"

After the team Evil Geniuses' victory at Valorant Champions 2023, which includes member Max "Demon1" Mazanov, the organization faced financial difficulties. The management informed their players that despite the successful season, their salaries would be reduced. Instead, the organization offered to increase the percentage from the sale of in-game skins. Rumors suggest that if a player does not agree to the new terms, the organization considers holding them until the end of their current contract, rejecting any offers for their buyout.

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It appears that Max "Demon1" Mazanov is hinting that he has reached an agreement with the organization and will eventually leave the team. The Valorant community and journalists almost certainly believe that he will ultimately leave Evil Geniuses and join NRG.

So far, neither party has provided official comments regarding the situation. Thus, fans of the Valorant discipline, particularly those of the American scene, can only wait for official statements from the respective parties.